Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Read story. Draw a picture.

Objective: To listen to story, then create their own chameleon.

Activity: Read THE MIXED-UP CHAMELEON, by Eric Carle. Then the children can create their version of the chameleon.

Assessment: Did they get the idea to use lots of colors?